NC authorities find 43 prison escapees, still searching for 12

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Raleigh, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking help in locating 12 long-term escapees from the North Carolina prison system.

A yearlong investigation between the DPS and the Federal Bureau of Investigation has led to the arrest, location or death confirmation of 43 long-term escapees. That number represents a decrease of about 30 percent of the department’s outstanding escape cases, many of which date back to the 1960s.

Ten fugitives were found at-large and arrested, 15 were found incarcerated in other state or federal prisons, and 18 are confirmed or believed to be dead.

A list of 12 most wanted escapees has now been developed from the remaining cases. All of the wanted escapees have been at-large for many years and are likely living under different identities.